Packing

I hate it, I hate it, I hate it. Why do I put myself through this? Packing is a pain. I'm working on the kitchen now and having to pack all the dishes and pots and pans and utensils and........

I just have to tell myself it's for the better. It's for the better...it's for the better....it's for the better.

Ok, back to packing

Economee in the trash???

Yes, we all know the economy has taken a nose dive. Although our illustrous-can't-spell-can't-speak leader Bush declares we are NOT in a recession. Then why is the IRS so generously giving us all money to 'boost' the economy? Can we expect Rufus the Cat here to drag the economee out of the rubbish bin?

Of course it makes me wonder, is this the best time to start a business? Are people spending less money? Well, yeah people are. And it's true that Rochester's unemployment rate has increased over the past few months. What do I say? Statistic shmatistics.

The best timing is to get in on the bottom floor. Be there in the beginning. Hoping it doesn't get any worse, then this is the beginning. I'll ride the economee wave upward which will explode when we elect our new democratic president! That's what I say.

Or this all just wishful thinking and I'll end up in the bin with the cookie.

Being yourself

Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. ~Chinese Proverb


Isn't this the truth. I was researching some new products when I ran across this proverb.

In fact I think this is perfect for those in business. How many times have you put on a that fake smile to please the person who is annoying you the most? Or shaken the hand of some one who the mere thought of touching them sends shivers down your spine? And not the good shivers if you know what I mean.

But at the end of the day, when you're done being who you think you should be, you head home and you become who you are.

So is it best to just be who you are all the time? Is that bad for business? I don't think so. Personally I believe if you can be real and if you can be you it'll build a more trusting relationship with your clients. At least maybe it'll make life less difficult.

2 weeks from now....

I've had several people ask me.....are you in NY yet?

Nope not yet. But very close. I'll be packing up the truck on the 27th and heading out the 28th. Hopefully will be in Rochester on the 29th.

That's only two weeks from now. Oh my. Only 2 weeks? I still have so much to do. Why am I wasting time blogging????

I signed up for PPP!

In an earlier post I talked about how I was going to pay for my new business. Then I cried about the cost of moving. Or really the cost of gas...good thing I don't have any children, otherwise I might have to offer my first born child for sale.

So in the course of trying to find more money, my mother suggested blog marketing. What, you mean there's money to be made in blogging? Being new to this, I certainly didn't know. But then she told me about all the money she is making and I had to check it out.

Pay to post, or just PPP, is spreading like wildflower. It's easy: they pay me for posting about stuff. All kinds of stuff. But what's really great is that I get to choose what I want to write about and when I want to write about it. Don't worry, I won't be spamming about how to buy a bride in China. But this will be stuff relevant to me and my business. And a side bonus, I might learn something. I might actually find something to write about that will help me! At least that's the idea. Make money and learn something at the same time?? What a concept!

The expense of moving

Is killing me! It amazes me just how much it costs to move. Of course this will be the...wait let me count....ummm.....12th time I have moved. Oh my!! 12 moves across 6 different cities!!! Let me take a moment here....


Ok, breathing back under control. Back to topic. Moving stinks. I think we all agree there. But the costs are even worse. I think I've broken it down correctly for a 2 day move spanning about 1,000 miles:


Rental truck: $890
Food and lodging: $170
Gas: Home equity line of credit


Yup, I think that about sums it up.

What to do in the meantime??

As much as I would like my business to just appear out of thin air, I don't live in a fairy tale world. It'll take time. It'll take work. It'll take money.

So what should I do in the meantime? I'll need a job. I've thought about going back to waiting tables. It's good money. I can work at night and have all day to do what needs to be done. But it's not easy.

There are other options. I can get a part time job in a lab some where using the skills I've acquired over the past few years.

But I have other talents too. I can write. I'm a good public speaker. I'm good at designing presentations. Maybe I should look into that. Maybe I can help others design presentations, for a fee of course. But again, that's another thing I have to market myself for.

Hmmm...what to do in the meantime.